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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
2
The New York Sun published the famous editor's response to eight year old Virginia O'Hanlon affirming Santa Claus's existence. The piece argues belief beyond sight, praising faith, imagination, and the enduring joy of childhood.
The notice describes charges for obituaries and tributes, with lines priced per unit and local notices bound by town and county lines. It mentions long-distance calls, first and subsequent insertions, and payment requirements for memorial cards and bankruptcy tributes.
The Virginia General Assembly will open its biennial session on January 12 and sit for sixty days. Key expected actions include electing a U S Senator to replace Daniel, debates on a state primary, tax equalization measures, and bills to create a traveling auditor and a bureau of banking. The oyster industry is also on the legislative radar.
The criminal court in McDowell County West Virginia fixes Monday January 17 as the trial date for Judge Samuel W Williams on a felonious assault charge against Judge Joseph M Saunders. Williams will appear with counsel McCormick Henson and Company of Roanoke and W E Bibb of Louisa acting as assistant. Bibb will be Williams's assistant when he becomes attorney general on February 1.
After January 1, shipments of liquor by express or freight must bear a tab outside the package declaring contents and be addressed to the buyer. The new code imposes a 5000 dollar penalty and liquor forfeiture for violations. It targets blind tigers, with penalties also on carriers delivering unmarked shipments.
December roll of honor lists River Cliff School with Miss Gertie Brooks as principal and Miss E Grace Stark as primary teacher. Grade VI includes Ruath McNair Gladys Nickell and Hallie Cash. Grade II includes Kate Shafer Maurice McNair and Mamie Smith.
A historical critique argues locking juries or officials such as judges or district attorneys raises duress concerns and taints impartiality. It cites a New York murder trial where jurors were detained to prevent bribery, questioning if restraint undermines fair trials.
Deeds entered in Rockbridge county clerk’s office for two weeks ending December 24, 1000 cover transfers across multiple districts. Items include W.8. Hopkins to Ais Anon L. A. Johnston for 249 acres, D. P Grove to John W. Alphin for 63 acres, and J. P. Moore to O. B. Mangus for a 300 acre Vesuvie depot lot, among others. Prices range from $70 to $8,250 with various lot and farm transfers in Lexington and Buena Vista areas.
The Board of Directors declares the regular semiannual dividend of eight percent out of net earnings for past six months. Dividend payable after January 8th. Clerks will be paid. W. M. McElwee, cashier. Dee, 2409 LT.
Try Jell-O the dainty appetizing economical dessert. Can be prepared instantly by adding boiling water and serving when cool. Flavored just right sweetened just right. A single package serves a large family. All grocers sell it. Seven flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry Strawberry Chocolate Cherry Peach. Do not substitute. Jell-O complies with Pure Food Laws.
The text notes hexamethylenetetramine as a valued ingredient in Foley's Kidney Remedy and cites authorities who recognize it. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of irregularities to avoid serious malady, attributed to H. Gorrell.
Could Not be Better No one has ever made a salve ointment lotion or balm to compare with Burklen's Arnica Salve for cuts burns sore scalds ulcers and more. Also promotes Foley's Urino Laxative and Dr Fahrney's Teeth Syrup for dental care and constipation relief. Ask your druggist for them at 2 cents per box.
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